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The country must act fast to avoid being overtaken by international competitors

Huge AI funding leads to hype and grifting warns DeepMinds Hassabis

Sakura season and the art of savouring

How fatalistic should we be on AI?

How hardware is (still) eating the world

British AI pioneer says the billions of dollars being poured into start-ups is obscuring scientific progress in the field

OpenAI and the rift at the heart of Silicon Valley

The debate currently playing out will have an impact on global productivity and stability

The company needs to convince investors that it doesnt need its star executives to thrive

How Big Tech is winning the AI talent war

Big tech firms are muscling in on funding the future pushing Silicon Valley VCs out of the way

The myth of the second chance

Business books what to read this month

Europe should worry less and learn to love AI

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

The UK heads the FT/Statista/Sifted ranking with the most hubs followed by Germany and Spain

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

A new generation of floating hotels promises bucket-list experiences — and champagne by the bucket-load. Jemima Kelly joins Explora Is inaugural Greenland voyage

From Donald Trump to Elizabeth Holmes it is worth examining the driving power behind a cult of personality

The SECs approval of 11 bitcoin ETFs is not as meaningful as aficionados would like to think

Are we all narcissists now?

Capital flows from institutional investors are driving up the price of tokens such as bitcoin

Politician or celebrity? Who knows anymore?

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Champagne on ice my week on a super-luxe cruise to Greenland

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Business books what to read this month

Britain and America do personality politics differently but neither path is a sign of health

The view from the Swiss mountaintop enjoyed by the annual conference of the World Economic Forum is not what it used to be

What I learned attending anti-cancel culture college

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Unrestrained technological accelerationism is a bad idea

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Setting goals for the upcoming 12 months is much more achievable — and much more fun

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Hypocrisy is everywhere with crypto and the banks

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Contempt for younger workers protesting at the daily grind masks the fact that so few are happy with it

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Battle for the American West

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

In defence of the Gen Z challenge to the work ethic

Social media is an outrage machine not a forum for sharing ideas and getting at the truth

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

In politics and in life we need to acknowledge more often that the other side might have a point

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

@jemimajoanna on Twitter (link opens in a new browser window)

Free speech cant flourish online

In defence of showing off

With Elon Musk at its helm there is no telling where the revamped platform will be in a years time

In a big year for democracy dont forget the non-voters

Long a beacon of progressive values Unitarian Universalism has been convulsed by pulpit politics

The allure — and danger — of the charismatic leader

Trump Media & Technology Group

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

The rise of the chief AI officer

Where have all the virtuous role models gone?

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Elon Musks X still needs the legacy media he so resents

Having all the products of human civilisation at your fingertips can feel overwhelming

The more an asset price is disconnected from its fundamentals the more potential it has to go to the moon

Having admirable characters to emulate is central to our moral development

Crypto may have become boring but it still isnt legit

Taking Trump off air is not the answer

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Forget new years resolutions — make a 24 for 2024 list instead

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Why Harlan Crow Paul Marshall and others are funding schools affiliated with Bari Weiss and Jordan Peterson

It is not the job of journalists to try to protect viewers from what they deem to be untrue things

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Who does he think is providing the news that people get from social media?

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Palm Beach waits for the return of Donald Trump

Year in a word X

The myth of the second chance

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

In the land of billionaires of all political stripes the Gilded Age never ended

It may be fashionable to be a catastrophist but the consequences can be alarming

Engaging those who feel unrepresented is vital to sustaining a healthy political system

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

I read Andreessens techno-optimist manifesto so you dont have to

While bragging and smugness are out delighting in your achievements shouldnt be

In remembrance of Davos times past

How to stop talking past each other

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

We have grown fond of pathologising normal behaviour

Why pessimism is pointless — and pernicious

What Trump and crypto tell us about facts vs feelings

We need a cure for the curse of digital overabundance

Sakura season and the art of savouring

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

The beauty of cherry blossoms lies in their ephemerality — a hard thing for modern mankind to grasp

The culture wars dividing Americas most liberal church

Battle for the American West

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

News updates from April 10 US inflation rises faster than expected; KPMG fined $25mn in cheating scandal

News updates from March 27 Yen hits 34-year low; Nobel winner Daniel Kahneman dies

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

News updates from March 28 Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years; US GDP growth in Q4 revised higher

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

News updates from April 8 Millions watch solar eclipse; Elon Musk predicts AI will overtake human intelligence in 2025

News updates from March 26 Baltimore road bridge collapses; Trumps social media business soars in market debut

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Business books what to read this month

News updates from April 5 US jobs growth outstrips forecasts in March; Thames Water parent company defaults on debt

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

News updates from March 19 Bank of Japan ends negative rate era; Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder

News updates from April 11 ECB keeps interest rates on hold; OJ Simpson dies aged 76

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

News updates from March 15 US home fees set to fall; Foxconn boosts outlook on AI hopes

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

News updates from April 12 ECB keeps interest rates on hold; OJ Simpson dies aged 76

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

News updates from April 9 OpenAI and Meta ready new AI models; EU launches probe into Chinese wind turbine companies

News updates from March 25 Boeing CEO to step down; UN Security Council calls for Gaza ceasefire

News updates from April 2 Biden speaks with Xi Feds Mester raises long-term rate outlook

News updates from April 1 Israel accused of air strike on Iranian embassy; US manufacturing sector expands for first time since 2022

News updates from March 11 Brussels eyes up to €3bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine; Biden proposes higher taxes

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

News updates from March 18 Biden warns Rafah invasion would be a mistake; Nvidia unveils superchip

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

News updates from March 12 US House votes through bill to ban TikTok; Geert Wilders announces he will not be Netherlands PM

News updates from March 12 US inflation rises to 3.2%; White House warns Israel against smashing into Rafah

The myth of the second chance

Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

The Biden dilemma on Israel

News updates from March 20 Fed signals 75 bps of 2024 cuts; Reddit prices shares at top end of IPO range

News updates from March 14 Chuck Schumer calls for Netanyahus replacement; China hits out at US push to ban TikTok as Steven Mnuchin plots bid

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

The rise of the chief AI officer

Sakura season and the art of savouring

News updates from March 22 Dozens dead in Moscow attack; Princess of Wales undergoing cancer treatment

News updates from March 21 US accuses Apple of building a smartphone monopoly; Reddit soars in New York IPO

News updates from April 3 Iger defeats Peltz in Disney proxy war; Eurozone inflation falls to 2.4%

News updates from April 4 British billionaire avoids prison for insider trading; Italy seizes assets in EU fund fraud case

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Musks offer to provide Starlink to Gaza aid groups angers Israel

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Consolidation of the sector looms amid greater competitive pressure

Cost of communications devices made by Elon Musk-owned SpaceX set to rise due to Russian assault on electricity grid

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Billionaire to shift a second business away from the state where his $56bn Tesla pay package was struck down

SpaceX/Musk gravity-defying fundraising would be a space oddity

SpaceX rocket explodes before reaching orbit

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

A contest between legacy and new operators is brewing over the use of spectrum

The need for scale is why OneWeb is combining with French group Eutelsat and seeking a London listing

Elon Musks Starship rocket reaches space for the first time

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Tracking the mysterious rise of a UAE company

This is nuts we thought there was a crash?

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

The new star wars over satellites

Public and private actors are duking it out for extraterrestrial control

We follow the FTs Middle East editor Andrew England to Abu Dhabi as he tries to understand the unprecedented meteoric rise of International Holding Company

Elon Musks SpaceX calls off first attempt at Starship launch

Musks SpaceX wins Pentagon contract for satellite in Ukraine

The myth of the second chance

UK to deploy Musks Starlink in first test of satellite for rural connectivity

Failure to separate from booster leads to setback for Elon Musk-led company building spacecraft capable of flying to Mars

US labour officials says billionaires space company violated employees right to advocate for better conditions

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Business books what to read this month

Space boom meet actual boom

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Airbus and Safran under pressure as ESA promotes competition to spur Europes new space economy

Mykhailo Fedorov says disclosure of exchange about military access to Starlink internet service not pretty

Battle for the American West

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Ship and main booster lost minutes into flight after topping 100km atmospheric limit

Starship enterprise the economics of Elon Musks bold bet

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

SpaceX/Musk Nasa Artemis launch accelerates hunt for star bucks

Musk gave biographer Ukrainian officials private messages without permission

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Government ministers say Hamas will use satellite network access for terrorist purposes

Government aims to provide ultrafast internet to all homes across country

SpaceXs Starship rocket reaches space but is lost on return to Earth

Europes cosmic dreams have a billionaire problem

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Old world meet final frontier

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

The facts and fiction of final-frontier finance

Worlds most powerful rocket fails in final phase after meeting third test missions other objectives

Russia using Elon Musks Starlink on Ukraine front line says Kyiv

The rise of the chief AI officer

Adoption of satellite internet service by Moscows troops systemic

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Are investors prepared for *checks notes* nuclear war in space?

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

The new space race could turn science fiction into reality

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Billionaires unpredictability and the distraction created by Twitter represent a risk for space exploration group

Does the satellite industry actually need the enormous capacity that SpaceX has to offer?

Starlink prices in Ukraine nearly double as mobile networks falter

SpaceX accused of unlawfully sacking workers critical of Elon Musk

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

The Fed needs to jack rates up by 10% right now

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

The Starlink internet service is vital for Ukraine but the billionaire has expressed concerns about its military use

European space agency warns no guarantee for Ariane in rocket launch market

Elon Musks fundraising skills are impressive but his ambitious goals may take longer than his timeline suggests

The coming of age of the global space economy

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Musk to make another break with Delaware by moving SpaceX to Texas

Mission represents important step in billionaires quest to take humans to Mars

OneWeb/Eutelsat sky-high terminal cost brings valuation down to earth

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Stephen Schwarzman switched support to new generation after disappointing 2022 midterms for GOP

Links between UK prime minister and the private equity group have fuelled speculation about his post-election future

Pressure eases on Breit after dash for withdrawals caused the group to put limits on requests

Blackstone borrows to boost lending power of $52bn credit fund

Battle for the American West

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Fund suffers £1.5bn fall in assets since end of 2019 as performance lags

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Rising rates rock private equitys billion-dollar bets on music

Blackstones liability to University of California doubles on property fund losses

Which to bleach first the eyes or the ears?

Blackstone plans deal spree to pre-empt market revival

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Bank strikes deal to sell $1.1bn worth of debt to private equity firm

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Goldmans next big growth bet

Profits at worlds largest private equity group drop as fees from asset sales more than halved

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Private equity firm rebuts short sellers warning about a lot of rot in its book

Private equity firm raises funds through collateralised loan obligation secured by its portfolio

Blackstone forges ahead with retail private equity fund

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

US buyout firm has plans to build a vast data centre to tap growing demand for computing power

Wall Street firms that had been vying to snap up song rights have slowed their buying considerably

Purchase of Via Monte Napoleone 8 from Blackstone comes as luxury groups compete for desirable locations

Barclays offloads US credit card debt to Blackstone

The myth of the second chance

Business school teaching case study is private equity responsible for child labour violations?

Dividends outstrip cash flows at Blackstones flagship property fund

Blackstone to shut multi-strategy fund after assets fall 90%

Kering buys Milan building for €1.3bn in Europes biggest property deal since 2022

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Breit has failed to deliver return promised to university in exchange for shoring up real estate fund

Blackstones private asset funds are tricky fit for retail investors

Blackstones soothsayers must confront questions of its own maturity

The rise of the chief AI officer

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

$1.3bn inflows from wealthy individuals come after redemption episode at real estate vehicle

How private equity is struggling to work for the little guy

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Blackstone nears deal to buy former Britishvolt site in northern England

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

About $10bn of loans have been refinanced in public markets as conditions improve due to rate cuts being on the horizon

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

Blackstone chief gave $2mn to Christie campaign after previously backing Trump

How Rishi Sunak built a close relationship with Blackstones bosses

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

We watched Blackstones entire Christmas video so now you have to

Business books what to read this month

Plus Disney and Comcast wrangle over Hulu

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Permira and Blackstone lead €14bn bid to buy eBay-backed Adevinta

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Blackstones property fund meets redemptions for first time in over a year

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Plan to delist Norwegian online classifieds company would be second-biggest buyout this year

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust

Banks strike back at private credit in aggressive push to win deals

Private equity group wants to invest before prices start to rise Jonathan Gray tells the FT

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

The distance put between investment funds and workers in companies they back raises questions over responsibility. Probe the arguments with this instant teaching case study

Blackstone loads up on European real estate

$60bn real estate vehicle is part of push to reach wealthy retail investors

Small investors may find it hard to commit money for the traditional decade or so

The overall returns upside is greater — but so is the requirement for patience

Worlds largest commercial property owner says it has been more active in the region because of distress and dislocation

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Plus KKRs Nuttall and Bae see dealmaking rebound and accountant retirees take on a private equity deal

Shareholders expect a rosy future as shares rally at the private equity giant

Hedge fund Muddy Waters shorts Blackstone mortgage trust

Stephen Schwarzmans income at Blackstone falls 30% to below $1bn

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Saunas — so hot right now

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Instagram head returns to US as broader restructuring at social media group finally hits its British outpost

An interview with Herbert Hovenkamp

As the influencer market grows up investment in its stars is beginning to evaporate

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

The myth of the second chance

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Its partly about safety partly about consent — and partly about the speed at which tech is developing

More staff policing illegal and violent footage join trade unions to demand higher pay and greater support

Tech group plans a $14 monthly subscription fee for access via mobile

Meta launches AI chatbots for Instagram Facebook and WhatsApp

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Should you share pictures of your kids on social media?

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

Even online influencers are falling foul of changing taste in enhanced features and cosmetic treatments

Browse the clothes rails in search of the feelgood factor — and then reverse your tried and tested looks

Experts pass on financial planning tips for the year ahead

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Instagram to move majority of staff from London to New York

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Kim Kardashian to pay $1.3mn to settle crypto charges

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

The rise of the chief AI officer

Peak social media The future

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Am I too old for the next big thing?

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

Facebook parent unveils mixed-reality Quest 3 headset to rival Apples Vision Pro

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Money Clinic podcast Whats your financial new year resolution?

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

From Metas Threads to artificial intelligence we ask how platforms will look and feel in years to come

Battle for the American West

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Meta plans to cut 10% of UK workforce in retreat from London

Social media content moderators lead charge for better rights

Under-21s targeted by money launderers warns UK fraud agency

A valid goal for government is to reduce the causes of discontent

Meta to charge users in EU for ad-free Instagram and Facebook

How I fell for a social media scam

Ask a Stylist how to get out of a style rut

Meta-owned platforms push into short-form video bears fruit while TikToks explosive growth begins to ease

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Social media platforms brace for hit to user numbers from age checks

Instagram overtakes TikTok in app downloads in race for new users

Getting up to exercise at 4am like a CEO isnt all its cracked up to be — the real health benefits are for later risers

UKs Online Safety Bill requires stronger age verification measures for platforms including TikTok Instagram and Snapchat

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Why the age-old practice of communal bath houses is back in fashion

Mark Zuckerberg announces plan to allow users to verify their accounts for up to $14.99 a month

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Meta to launch subscription service for Facebook and Instagram

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Schools initiative to discourage youngsters from being used as money mules

UK governments anti-fraud policy comes under fire

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Celebrity failed to disclose payment for EthereumMax post on Instagram says SEC

Offers that seem too good to be true can be fraudulent ads that slip through review systems

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Coroner ruling that online posts had normalised British teenagers condition puts pressure on tech companies

Decision comes less than eight months after social media platforms head Adam Mosseri relocated to UK

What de-influencing tells us about the state of the creator economy

Asking an extremely famous K-pop star what he does for a living is never very cool

TSB hits out as social media fraud redress plan is dropped

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

What Big Tech antitrust gets wrong

Rise of the Insta-renovators revamping their homes for an online audience

Social media content likely to have contributed to Molly Russells death

Meet the influencers amassing thousands of followers and using their platform to fund ambitious projects

Hit the snooze button its good for you

Business books what to read this month

How millennial faces fell out of fashion

Owners have handed back the keys to some of the citys most valuable real estate

From Tel Aviv to Texas via Sydney and San Francisco you share your top spots for an open-air dip in the city

Who wins in the battle between nation states and Big Tech?

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Artist Ron Nagle Humour is my best gift. Its what comes to me most naturally

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Art Basel Miami Beach 2023

Robotaxis piecemeal regulation strews speed bumps to US rollout

San Francisco office vacancy rates track crime hotspots

Its rapid beautification ahead of a global summit proved sadly shortlived

Cash App founder Bob Lee fatally stabbed in San Francisco

California clears way for driverless taxis in San Francisco

Soaring office vacancies amplify concerns over violent crime and homelessness

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Can a city really die?

Business books what to read this month

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Hollowing out of San Francisco raises fears over status as top tech hub

Your most beloved urban running routes from Athens to Zurich

The citys byzantine governance structures stand in the way of solutions to its myriad problems

Big US political battles will be waged here — and its also where much of the countrys future growth will take place

Company says it needs to rebuild public trust and will assess its processes and systems

What if San Francisco never pulls out of its doom loop?

Smart no-nonsense clothes made in the Mission District

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

The rise of the chief AI officer

GMs Cruise to suspend all driverless car fleets after California ban

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

For all their faults tech innovators may at last be making an impact on productivity — and on wider society

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Campaign ads spotlight the citys problems while candidates woo its donor base

Battle for the American West

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

Amid reports of San Franciscos demise the cable cars keep running and the tech industry keeps the money flowing

Cult Shop Evan Kinori a utilitarian menswear mecca in San Francisco

The idea that the outcome of technological change is inevitable is both dangerous and untrue

Regulators give green light despite concerns from officials about vehicles safety

San Franciscos clean up should spur new city solutions

San Francisco is being used as a living laboratory for robotaxis with mixed results

Beyond the streets of San Francisco three spectacular Bay Area runs

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

A crisis of homelessness drug abuse and sensationalised crime threaten the citys future

We need to discuss what AI means for the concentration of wealth and power

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

He makes miniature ceramic sculptures which carry an outsized emotional impact

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Americans are giving up on the West (of America)

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

New York galleries are opening locations around the country as local collector bases appeal

Here come the driverless taxis

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

San Francisco finally permits a 24/7 service despite local resistance. Can autonomous carmakers now win over the world?

San Franciscos woes and wealth draw 2024 presidential contenders

Lets not write people off as AI losers

The myth of the second chance

In (partial) defence of Silicon Valley

Perception of increased risk may be greater than the reality

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Tech executives death comes amid rising concerns about crime in the Bay Area

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Without national standards expansion of driverless cars will remain in the slow lane

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

I wanted to love driverless taxis but then my ride took a sinister turn

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Defaults raise alarm over stability of San Franciscos commercial property

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

LA Miami and Dallas stake their claim in the US art market

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Away from the city trails to suit runners of all levels take in beaches forests hills — and a certain landmark . . .

San Franciscos drug and homeless crises cant go on

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Battle for the American West

Trump and Biden secure nominations to set up US presidential rematch

Contenders for US Senate seat are divided on Israel and also seek to paint themselves as most anti-Trump candidate

Republicans fret about Trumps fundraising machine

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Biden faces dissent over Gaza as he wins Michigan Democratic primary

US senators reach deal on $1.2tn spending bill to avert government shutdown

Democrats are rapidly losing non-white voters as the forces that ensured their support weaken

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Lawmakers rally around leader but others voice concern about his mental acuity

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Progressives beware high turnout now favours the right

Also in todays newsletter Pennsylvanias governor has a warning for the president

Business books what to read this month

Americans want to be told the truth about the overconcentration of political and economic power and how it will be addressed

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Senate leaders from both parties urge Trump-ally Mike Johnson to back more US funding for Kyiv

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Trumps Republican party chaos will boost Biden Democratic memo says

The lawyer has become the target of furious Democrats over his depiction of the presidents mental fitness

Oil and gas profits triple under Biden even as industry decries him

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

President announces $100mn advantage just hours before rival attends Florida fundraiser

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

The myth of the second chance

Democrats recapture US House seat vacated by George Santos

Bonanza shows limited presidential role in driving returns despite warning of disastrous second term

Candidates cruise to victory in primaries but face tougher fight for victory in November

Why US Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor is facing calls to retire

The odds that this coming August we will have the first Democratic contested convention since 1968 are non-trivial

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Robert Hur the special counsel who blindsided Joe Biden

Protest vote in Democrat primary brings fresh concerns for party as White House race gets under way

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Presidents support for Israels war on Hamas has angered members of his party in crucial swing state

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

With Joe Biden and Democrats facing a tough election the US benchs oldest liberal is at the centre of a fierce debate

Biden claims $100mn lead over Trump

American politics is undergoing a racial realignment

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Joe Biden claims big campaign money lead over Donald Trump

The rise of the chief AI officer

Former presidents purge of partys national committee will hinder his White House bid claim strategists

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

White House piles pressure on Republican Speaker over Ukraine aid

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

A bad week for the 81-year-old US president has sparked alarm about his fitness for another White House run

US presidents team says rival star-studded New York gala on Thursday will pull in $25mn

Also in todays newsletter Citadel chief Ken Griffin on his working relationship with Donald Trump

Could the Democrats replace Joe Biden?

Passing of the bill sparks backlash from Donald Trumps supporters

Why the battle for the White House comes down to states like Arizona and Georgia

People are so upset Michigan sends warning to Biden over Gaza

The six swing states that will decide the US presidential race

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Highlights from Bidens State of the Union speech

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Biden unveils record $130mn campaign war chest after January haul

California primary race reveals splits among Democrats

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Who (or what) comes after Biden?

Democrats are too scared of a contested convention

A guide to the standout moments in the presidents address from abortion to the age question

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Trump aims to outraise Biden-Obama event with $33mn fundraiser

Biggest total held by Democrat at this stage of race comes despite debate about presidents age

Bidens allies defend president as Democrats reel from DoJ report

A key electoral headwind has changed direction in recent years

Race had been closely watched as barometer of suburban voter sentiment ahead of presidential election

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Democrats see advantage in Republican party chaos

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Treasury secretarys week-long trip yields little progress on disagreements over how Beijing should counter slowdown

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

US president to hold historic summits with Japanese and Philippine leaders in Washington this week

Zhao Lejis comments a veiled rebuke of US efforts to strengthen alliances in region

Chinas Xi plays salesman-in-chief in meeting with US CEOs

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Chinese leader sought to persuade visiting businessmen that country still a good investment

Do our economic headlines connect?

Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping

Department of Justice says critics of Beijing among targets of multiyear espionage campaign

The US is right to target TikTok

Also in this newsletter Yellen optimistic on US-China relations Dimon warns on interest rates social class in the workplace

The myth of the second chance

Drugmakers race to find alternative suppliers as US cracks down on Chinese biotech

Chinese control of a powerful persuasive AI tool cannot be tolerated

Hedge fund billionaire is considered possible pick for Treasury secretary

Worlds biggest chipmaker taps $11.6bn in US subsidies

How Malaysia is making the most of the rivals battle for global tech supremacy

Trump megadonor John Paulson warns against decoupling from China

How Yellen struggled to move the needle on US-China trade

US and Chinese leaders discuss Taiwan TikTok and sanctions among other issues in nearly two-hour long discussion

WuXi AppTec and WuXi Biologics under threat from proposed national security legislation

US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workers

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

Treasury secretary points to intensified diplomacy between Washington and Beijing at end of six-day visit to country

Yellen says US-China relations on stronger footing

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

WuXi AppTecs business in America under threat by proposed national security legislation

Washington calls on EU to use influence in Beijing to halt weapons transfers to Moscow

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Rusting hulk of Philippine vessel Sierra Madre grounded on disputed reef has become potential US-China flashpoint

US vows ironclad defence of Philippines military in South China Sea

Trade barriers not ruled out by Treasury secretary ahead of talks with Beijing officials

Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijings assertiveness in Indo-Pacific

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Beneficiaries of the old paradigm of US financialisation are beginning to express doubts over what it has achieved

US and UK accuse China of cyber attacks on politicians and companies

The Biden dilemma on Israel

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

The rise of the chief AI officer

Biden to warn Beijing over aggressive South China Sea tactics

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Battle for the American West

Microsofts Windows and foreign database programs also sidelined as Beijing favours Chinese hardware and software

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Act aims to impose penalties on funds that track indices that include Chinese companies

Business books what to read this month

Xi tells US CEOs Chinas growth prospects remain bright

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Yellen warns China of significant consequences for Russia support

Critics say Biden administration risks losing race to mine resources in international waters

Beijing seeks to revive investor confidence as concerns mount about oversupply and potential dumping

The rusting Philippine ship forcing Biden to focus on China

Current and former employees of video apps Chinese parent ByteDance in outcry over stock award liabilities

TikTok staff face big US tax bills on shares they cannot sell

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Xi lieutenant calls for Asia to jointly manage security in rebuke of US

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

China and Russia challenge US claim to mineral-rich stretches of seabed

A surprising winner in the US-China chip wars

Yellen says US will protect green tech from China competition

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

US treasury secretary delivers message to vice minister He Lifeng during meetings in Guangzhou

Chinese pharma group lobbies against US biotech crackdown

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Biden and Xi have candid call in first talks since November

US says China is supplying missile and drone engines to Russia

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Lawmakers propose sanctions on US index funds investing in China

China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Republicans have a stark choice help Zelenskyy or pay fealty to Trump

US growth does not matter much to voters if interest rates remain elevated

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Why is Nikki Haley still running?

Lets not overdo the McConnell farewell

Swamp Notes Did Bidens State of the Union hit the mark?

Fareed Zakarias ambitious history diagnoses many modern ills — but avoids simplistic remedies to populism

Americas booming year from hell

High-end semiconductors is an area where US companies remain dominant but the evidence is pointing towards Chinese acceleration

Praying that the Israeli cabinet minister will replace Benjamin Netanyahu is now the US presidents unofficial policy

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Joe Bidens re-election campaign kicked off on Capitol Hill. He brought the energy.

Presidents feisty display ought to end speculation that he might still consider stepping down

Trumps campaign is bankruptcy protection

Its not just Trump vs Biden stupid

Afghanistans reversion to its role as the host and incubator of cross-border Islamist terror was entirely foreseeable

Sakura season and the art of savouring

The grip of Americas geriatrics

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Robert Kennedy Jrs perilous voyage of discovery

Americas moment of truth on Ukraine

Economic growth is failing to heal a nation torn over identity disputes instead of addressing its long-term challenges

Joe Biden is no frail outlier but the gerontocratic norm

Why no one will lend to Trump

The Kentucky lawmaker has undermined the Senate as an institution

American voters are the only force capable of stopping the Republican frontrunner from cashing in on the presidency

Former South Carolina governor boosts her brand by standing alone against Donald Trump in the Republican party

Is global terror making a comeback?

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Age of Revolutions — a sweeping survey of democracy under attack

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Battle for the American West

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Democrats are too scared of a contested convention

The tyranny of Americas Supreme Court

Abortion could be Trumps Waterloo

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Will the killing of seven World Central Kitchen workers prompt Biden to take action against Netanyahus government?

Biden just kicked off his re-election campaign

Conservative majority delivers rulings that assist Trump and play politics with the constitution

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

The loneliness of Mike Pence

Most voters including supporters of his own party see the president as too old to run again

The odds that this coming August we will have the first Democratic contested convention since 1968 are non-trivial

Business books what to read this month

Democrats need to face the unavoidable truth about Biden

A serious bill would restrict the sale of data collected by any social media app regardless of who owns it

His third-party candidacy could split the vote and hand the election to Trump

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

The rise of the chief AI officer

Joe Bidens dreams of Benny Gantz

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

The candidates unchecked flow of untruths and bizarre outbursts spell danger but no longer cause sufficient shock

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

The risks of US-China decoupling

When a former vice-president spurns his former president we ought to sit up and notice

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Washington DCs red herring on TikToks digital fentanyl

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Democracy dies in Trumpian boredom

The Republican candidates financial difficulties pose risks for America as well as for himself

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

The Biden dilemma on Israel

The myth of the second chance

@EdwardGLuce on Twitter (link opens in a new browser window)

It is virtually a given that there will be at least one and probably several other names on the ballot

Democrats need to press home their advantage on an issue that seems a sure vote-loser for Republicans in November

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Republicans are blocking policies they insisted on because Donald Trump wants chaos

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

French carmaker plans to split into five separate units as it undergoes major revamp

Most favourable window for IPO is now first-half 2024 says finance chief

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Former Nissan chair says he is not seeking revenge but wants small compensation for the damage since 2018 arrest

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Nissan chief warns on threat posed by Chinese rivals rapid pace of production

Business books what to read this month

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

The rise of the chief AI officer

Ghosn says he filed $1bn lawsuit so Nissan managers cannot sleep quietly

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Hollywood actor among those taking a 24% equity stake in Renault-backed racing team

Renault and Nissan near deal to reshape historic alliance

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

The company began selling on the continent a little over a year ago and is already making inroads

Renault chief moots €10bn valuation for EV unit to be floated next year

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Carmakers want to reshape partnership they hoped would be industry blueprint for achieving scale and efficiency

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

EV manufacturer Ampere may ultimately be worth more to its parent as a division than a demerger

Can European carmakers stop Chinas electric behemoth BYD?

Renault and Stellantis to increase costs cuts in turbulent year

Carmakers shares rise on increased returns to investors but face lower margins due to electric vehicles

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Luca de Meo outlines French carmakers expansion goal with plans to launch seven new electric models

Renault and Nissan close in on deal to save longtime alliance

Renault and Nissan foresee greater freedom in alliance reset

Nissan and Renault reboot alliance after China wake-up call

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Renault paves way for electric vehicle listing to boost profits

Carmakers no longer bound by need to compromise says Renault boss Luca de Meo

French group says reducing price will kill second-hand car values and send the market into a spiral

Why Nissan and Renaults attempt to reset alliance might herald divorce

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Renault and Nissan close in on deal to save longtime alliance

Battle for the American West

Renault chief warns Tesla price cuts damage confidence in electric cars

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Renault sticks with policy of higher priced cars in profits push

Renault and Nissan hammer out historic deal to salvage alliance

Renault calls for European war chest to tackle Chinese EV competition

Nissans internal leadership clash forces top executives exit

Luca de Meo criticises US carmaker as French group doubles profit margins despite Russia exit

Struggles in China and slow electric rollout give urgency to finalising carmakers new relationship

Ryan Reynolds and RedBird Capital to invest in Alpine F1 team

Carve-out falls victim to slipping growth but De Meo insists battery power still going to be dominant in Europe

Luca de Meo hits out at unrealistic valuations for EV start-ups and calls for European investors to support regions car sector

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Renault/Nissan equal footing is the first step back to relevance

Renault/Ampere corporate giants cut loose their energy transition lifeboats

Renault chief urges European investors to back its EV IPO

Chinese groups have put Japanese and international carmakers under pressure says Makoto Uchida

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

French carmakers revenues improve as it seeks to claw its way back from years of depressed margins

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Drastic measures to revive a venerable alliance are not the end of the road

Departure of chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta seen as smoothing partnership with Renault

Renault cancels planned IPO of EV unit Ampere

Renault criticises Tesla for cutting electric-vehicle prices

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Agreement aims to close bitter chapter following arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn in 2018

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Both sides feel bitter they may have given up too much for a new equal relationship

The myth of the second chance

Renault delays EV business listing as it raises profit guidance

Longstanding partnership between carmakers has demanded constant navigation of rivalries

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Industry grappling with slowdown in sales growth and rise of cheaper models from China

Use of alternative fuels will allow companies to keep selling combustion-engine models into the next decade say executives

European carmakers bet on a future with e-fuel vehicles

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Fintech N26 pulls out of US as it abandons global ambitions

Online bank raised $300m from US Insight Venture and Singapores GIC

German regulator rebukes the fast-growing online bank and has installed a supervisor to monitor progress

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

German fintechs senior management laid bare their concerns in blistering internal memo

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Retreat follows last years UK exit and series of public rebukes from German regulator

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

Fintech users just cant get enough of traditional banks

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

German fintech N26 says no new funding needed before it breaks even

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Germanys N26 becomes Europes top fintech with $2.7bn valuation

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

BaFin to allow Berlin-based start-up to 60 000 new clients a month up from 50 000

Fintech limited to maximum 70 000 new customers a month in long-running BaFin tussle

London mayoral candidate aims to be both a house guest and a housebuilder

Oil groups green push; German digital lender N26 struggles in crowded field

New data show challenger banks arent managing to convince customers to ditch their old high-street accounts.

German fintech N26 appeases regulators as it eyes future IPO

N26s top executives warned co-founders over dysfunctional leadership

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Digital bank N26 to pull out of UK

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Online bank optimistic over cash despite regulatory cap on new customers and a 14% rise in net losses

N26 fined €4.25m for weak money-laundering controls

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

How Germanys top fintech is struggling to grow up

N26s strategic planning leadership and governance in the spotlight

German watchdog imposes strict cap on N26s client growth

German digital bank N26 opens to UK customers

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

N26 head of risk quits due to personal reasons in escalating leadership crisis

German challenger blames Brexit disruption although fintech rivals maintain commitment

BaFins intervention comes 2 years after it ordered digital bank to improve controls

German insurance group values smartphone bank at as little as $3bn

$3.5bn online bank is fixing customer service and security problems says chief

German online bank N26 valued at $3.5bn after $170m investment

BP lays out the wisdom of Buffetts advice to short the horses

Berlin-based start-up will be hoping to emulate success of app-based rival Monzo

Lenders take a lead from subscription services that make recommendations based on user behaviour

Funding bonanza has come to an end with interest rate rises and doubts about profitability controls and culture

Europes most valuable fintech says it does not see profitability as a core metric

Online bank to focus on Europe in effort to reduce losses

German bank told by BaFin to fix backlogs and strengthen staffing

The rise of the chief AI officer

N26 to withdraw from Brazil as German fintech ditches overseas ambitions

Berlin-based start-up halves losses after investing in fraud prevention and anti-money laundering controls

Sakura season and the art of savouring

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Business books what to read this month

“In all honesty profitability is not one of our core metrics”.

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Battle for the American West

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Online-only bank N26 expects profit next year after customer limit eased

German regulator to ease draconian growth cap on bank N26

Rory Stewart plans to build an aligned post-Brexit City

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Coming soon Netflix-style nudges that reward retail bank customers

Allianz puts N26 stake up for sale at steep discount

German regulator sends supervisor to N26 in money laundering push

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

The myth of the second chance

Fintech start-up loses Thomas Grosse while scrambling to improve anti-money laundering controls

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

N26 got it wrong on global expansion and crypto co-founder admits

Regulator orders N26 to improve anti-money laundering controls

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

High hopes rocky realities Europes new banks struggle to grow up

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Max Tayenthal says €7.8bn fintech should have prioritised expanding its services over putting flags in more countries

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

MPs warn over lack of AI rules for UKs creative industries

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Media groups look to AI tools to cut costs and complement storytelling

UK shelves proposed AI copyright code in blow to creative industries

Business worries EU directive on consumer protection will leave them exposed

Unlike traditional computers blockchains ensure that any code they run will continue to operate as designed

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

The myth of the second chance

Turning ideas into technology the value of university-business links

Microsoft derides doomsday futurology of New York Times AI lawsuit

Singapore-based fast-fashion company says it takes all claims of infringement seriously

Technology is shaking up the industry but is unlikely to replace roles where nuance is needed

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Shein battles counterfeiting lawsuits as online retailer pursues US IPO

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

An effect of the new technology doesnt have to be the removal of teachers from the classroom

Innovation in Wealth Management Summit

The rise of the chief AI officer

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

The generics sector is not getting the boost it needs from government

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

How UK regulators are missing a chance to make the best of Brexit

Jane Street accuses Millennium and two ex-employees of strategy theft

Google engineer charged with AI secrets theft while working for Chinese groups

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Its not all network effects

Is the rich world stuck in an upper-income trap?

Big tech killed the internet — blockchain can help revive it

The justice departments complaint is bold but faces an uphill struggle

Lawsuit sets up rare public clash between two big Wall Street rivals

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Report says artists are failing to share in Britains global success due to gaps in IP and copyright regulations

Companies fear changes over product liabilities will lead to a more litigious environment and lawsuits to gain trade secrets

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Business books what to read this month

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

ARK Invests seemingly outlandish economic forecasts

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Top start-up hubs reinvent the model for European tech sector needs

German patent court rules against Intel over some of its chips

UKs biggest supermarket loses appeal against ruling that it infringed German discounters trademark

The £800mn Advanced Research and Invention Agency launches £42mn plan to find cheaper alternatives

Battle for the American West

Investors dont waste an economic crisis

Generative AI Strategies for Financial Services

Tech group and OpenAI investor files motion to dismiss case alleging copyright infringement

Government-led talks stall as artists and tech groups fail to agree terms over access to copyrighted work

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

US chipmaker plans to appeal against decision that could lead to ban on sale of certain HP and Dell products

Tesco to change Clubcard logo after losing case to Lidl

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

The US brings a landmark case against Apple

Citizens and democracy need better protection from nefarious actors

Academics express confidence that they and AI can work together

Where increasing returns come from

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Shortlisted entries will appear in our report in September alongside our ranking of the most innovative law firms

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Prosecutors say man had access to the building blocks of companys cutting-edge technology

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Japans JSR in patent dispute with US university over breakthrough chip technology

New York university complaint comes ahead of likely takeover of JSR by Japanese government-backed fund

UK researchers seek to slash AI computing costs by a factor of 1 000

Turn market or economic turbulence to your advantage

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Leaving the EU was supposed to liberate Britains cumbersome approvals system and unlock new industries. What is going wrong?

The UK heads the FT/Statista/Sifted ranking with the most hubs followed by Germany and Spain

Knowledge intensive companies can benefit from their co-location with strong academic centres

Britain must act or lose the global medicines competition

Further economic growth is possible but the right policies are needed to unlock it

Bitcoin ETFs launch promotional blitz after Google allows ads

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Proposals would mark first time any of the software groups core product falls behind a paywall

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Past failures with smart glasses have not deterred some from building wearables that combine cameras with AI

How Google lost ground in the AI race

Prime minister pledges to respond to move that News Corp says threatens viability of some media groups

Tech giant includes latest system within subscription offerings in race to commercialise cutting-edge technology

Business books what to read this month

EU probes Apple Meta and Alphabet under landmark new law

Google DeepMind unveils AI football tactics coach honed with Liverpool

Australia threatens action against Meta after Facebook news payments axed

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Search group now accepts advertising for crypto funds but still bans marketing of initial coin offerings

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Private and public institutions must work together to harness the technologys potential

Miami-based market makers shift shows developing relationship between Big Tech and financial markets

The Silicon Valley group has stumbled in the rollout of generative AI. Insiders say cultural and organisational issues are to blame

Alphabet Amazon Microsoft and Meta have all shifted estimates of how long they will use technical equipment

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

The rapidly evolving technology is making it easier and cheaper to deliver high-quality campaigns. But where does that leave creatives?

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

New Digital Markets Act will be a test case for how far regulators can dictate design of products and services

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Big Tech boosts profits by $10bn with accounting change to server life estimate

An interview with Herbert Hovenkamp

Google engineer charged with AI secrets theft while working for Chinese groups

Google pauses AI image generation of people after diversity backlash

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

The myth of the second chance

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Sundar Pichai AI can strengthen cyber defences not just break them down

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

Google to pay $700mn in antitrust settlement over Android app store

The Magnificent 7 value trade

Google considers charging for AI-powered search in big change to business model

How AI is transforming the business of advertising

Also in this newsletter UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza UK accuses China of cyber attacks neurodiversity in the workplace

Google joins satellite mission to scan globe for methane leaks

Prosecutors say man had access to the building blocks of companys cutting-edge technology

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Tech giant agrees to alternative billing methods for Play Store in unprecedented case from US states

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

The EUs giant experiment in tech micromanagement

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

Content creators fight back against AI

Tech groups AI tools will assist project to track oil and gas infrastructure

AI boom sparks concern over Big Techs water consumption

A proposal to charge for AI features would be a big shake up to the companys search engine

Big Tech receives new round of lawsuits from news providers and others

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Big Tech groups are the first to face full investigations under blocs Digital Markets Act

Tech giant responds to complaints that Gemini model was creating images of people in inaccurate historical contexts

Citadel Securities moves data and algorithm testing to Google Cloud

Human experts prefer TacticAIs suggested positional improvements at corner kicks

Silicon Valley eyes reboot of Google Glass-style headsets

Amazon Microsoft and Google pledge to defend customers from IP issues but their indemnities are narrow

Cloud giants offer only limited protection to businesses over AI copyright claims

Amazon strikes ad data deal with Reach as Google kills off cookies

Google releases Gemini in new effort to cash in on generative AI

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Microsoft Google and Meta are using more water to cool down data centres that power artificial intelligence products

AI is coming for Googles search

Battle for the American West

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Media sector scrambles to deal with fallout from phase out of cross-website trackers

The rise of the chief AI officer

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

What Big Tech antitrust gets wrong

Bond traders ramp up bets on big shift in global monetary policy

The myth of the second chance

Australian inflation surge fuels expectations of interest rate rise

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Australian central bank boosts bond purchases after borrowing costs soar

RBA increases cash rate 25 basis points as cost of living concerns dominate campaigning

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Australias central bank to reimburse almost 1 200 underpaid staff

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Investors test central bankers insistence that elevated inflation will be fleeting

Fiscal policy should be freed of political tinkering

Michele Bullock to replace Philip Lowe and become first female RBA governor

Australia and New Zealand chart divergent courses on interest rates

Australias central bank signals it could end quantitative easing in February

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Move puts central bank out of step with most global peers

Australia to overhaul central bank after stumble on inflation and pandemic

Australian central bank tightens monetary policy to deal with price surge

Wall Street inches higher despite Target warning on profit margins

Australias move to end yield curve control exposes the policys flaws

Will the Fed join a hawkish tilt among global central banks?

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Why Australia may be the canary in the coal mine on interest rates

Covid-19 shock responsible for global inflation says Australian central bank

RBA to establish separate board with rate-setting powers to break culture of deference

Sharp sell-off in April 2024 bond cascades across countrys debt market

Australias central bank cuts growth forecast as consumers tighten belts

Australia raises rates by most in 22 years to battle surging inflation

Battle for the American West

RBA abandons yield curve control scheme launched during pandemic and sets potential precedent for peers

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Australias central bank lets key bond yield surge well above target

The lucky countrys bet on stable inflation is not without risk

A hawkish tone from the countrys central bank — and from New Zealand — signals that movement could still be up not down

The pandemic response has shown again that as with monetary policy a trusted independent body is needed

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

RBAs reputation has been damaged by embarrassing rate guidance and response to rising inflation

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

US retailers shares fall as concerns over economic slowdown intensify

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Nervous central bankers are watching Australia closely

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Wellingtons ultra-hawkish crusade against inflation clashes with Canberras hope for a soft landing

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Business books what to read this month

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

Market Questions is the FTs guide to the week ahead

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Australia raises interest rates to tame inflation ahead of general election

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Central bank signals more aggressive approach after facing accusations of being slow to act

Australia returns to raising interest rates as inflation persists

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Choppy moves on Wall Street come ahead of policymakers expected half-point rate rise

Australia to replace British monarch on banknotes

US stocks rise and Treasury yields mixed ahead of Fed move

Plans to adopt indigenous design for A$5 note follows republican calls to remove symbols of monarchy

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Australia launches review of embarrassing central bank

RBA was criticised for maintaining low interest rates as inflation climbed

Cheap electricity and strong labour supply limit price rises compared with other large economies

Reserve Banks struggle to exit cap on bond yields holds lessons for other central banks experts say

Inflation eases but new-look RBA does not rule out more interest rate rises

Comments by governor Philip Lowe follow faster taper plans by the US Federal Reserve

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Australia is still firmly in team transitory

The rise of the chief AI officer

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

CPI increased 3.5% in fourth quarter of 2021 on spiralling petrol and housing costs

Australia picks first female central bank chief after backlash over rate rises

Wide-ranging independent review of the RBA is unlikely to be the last globally as criticism mounts over handling of inflation

RBAs move will have broad implications say analysts

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

As the cost of living soars consumers may regret those expensive finance deals

European carmakers bet on a future with e-fuel vehicles

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

The myth of the second chance

Battle for the American West

The rise of the chief AI officer

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

ASA says details about electric vehicles and capitals Ulez pollution zone need to be more specific

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

BMW pledges not to cut jobs in transition to electric vehicles

Minis stand accused of handing out free treats to foreigners but ignoring domestic customers

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Sakura season and the art of savouring

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

Use of alternative fuels will allow companies to keep selling combustion-engine models into the next decade say executives

VW cuts price of EV and combustion engine cars to boost deliveries to China

Business books what to read this month

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

German carmakers signal easing of supply chain woes

BMW to stop raising car prices after years of increases

German carmaker also benefits from higher prices for its premium models

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

BMW plans €800mn Mexican EV and battery investment amid subsidies row

BMW and Audi suspend shipments by train to China

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

Carmakers are the target of one the first cases brought under Germanys new supply chain law

BMW and Stellantis revenues surge

Zipse sees imminent risk to European makers of cheaper cars vying against brands such as BYD

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

BMW and Mercedes enjoy jump in sales at end of last year as supply outlook improves

Wealthy customers are pouring more money than ever into customisation pushing carmakers to invest in supply chains and dedicated teams

Next battery model will come from China while EV production may return to Oxford later this decade

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

The award for employees at the Goodwood plant is made up of a salary increase and a one-time payment

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

The Biden dilemma on Israel

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Oxford Mini plant saved with £600mn UK electric car investment

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

BMW bets on the familiar with electric car design

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

Second facility planned as EV battery supply chains begin to develop outside China

Investors fear car industry slowdown after German groups margins drop in final months of 2021

Saudi Arabia expands lithium processing to supply BMW

Shares fall as luxury brand becomes first big carmaker to indicate immediate hit to orders

BMW shares fall despite largest profit in companys 106-year history

BMW apologises for Shanghai motor show ice cream meltdown

Chinas EV suppliers look to leverage superior tech to recouple with west and drive expansion

A $10bn car? The trend for hyper-personalised cars gains momentum

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

UK MPs to be given warnings on threat of Chinese cyber attacks

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Success in Asia contrasts with decline in electric vehicle sales in Europe after end of consumer subsidy

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Some industry bodies say plans to ban new combustion-engine cars will cause large-scale unemployment

German carmaker focuses on reliability rather than thrills in switch to battery power

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Rolls-Royce car plant workers win pay deal worth up to 17.6%

Strong demand for electric vehicles boosts German carmaker

BMW warns of slowing sales as inflation and rate rises bite

Ads from BMW MG and TfL banned by UK watchdog over green claims

BMW to produce two new models co-developed with China from 2026

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

BMW chief warns EU combustion engines ban is stoking price war with Chinese rivals

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Vehicle demand and higher prices boost sales at carmakers

BMW to end electric Mini production in UK next year

Prices jumped because of semiconductor shortages and introduction of more expensive electric vehicles

Volkswagen BMW and Mercedes hit by Xinjiang forced labour complaint

Industry says it can help lower costs and enable faster development of electric vehicles in the US and Europe

Reprisals expected just as company from China eyes investment in Midlands battery gigafactory

BMW defies car market gloom with higher margins

PCP car loans an accident waiting to happen?

BMW in bumper payout after profit boost from increased stake in China JV

German carmakers expansion in San Luis Potosí is among largest announced since US Inflation Reduction Act

Railway official cites client worries about insurance and Russian confiscation

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Ikea and Wessex Water to cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Ikea makes biggest investment in single country with €2bn US push

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

The rise of the chief AI officer

Furniture group hails £378m purchase as long-term vote of confidence in UK retail

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

CEOs forced to ditch decades of forecasting habits

Retailer blends Scandinavian design with local flavour in attempt to win over countrys shoppers

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Supply chain squeeze first cars now chairs and cupboards

Worlds largest furniture retailer wants to win market share beyond Europe

Furniture groups CEO invested in online business and tested smaller stores as rivals circled

Covid didnt kill Topshop a lack of creativity did

Ikea buys former Topshop Oxford Circus flagship store

Retailer used private detectives and fraudulent methods to find out about workers and job applicants

Retailer credited for its environmental work but still faces problems in supply chains

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

For three decades much of retail has been led by numbers people who squashed creatives

Worlds largest furniture retailer faces supply chain struggles but pandemic has shifted sales online

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

Internal audit reveals Nepalese migrants who worked as guards in retailers Malaysian stores had paid to get jobs

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Self-isolating workers who decline a Covid jab will receive as little as £96.35 a week

Flat-pack retailer had been forced to go against its practice of lowering prices over time during pandemic

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

We like Ikea but its not working for us how Jesper Brodin dealt with unhappy customers

Scandinavian companies to expand physical presence to buck gloomy trends in their industries

Ikea boss says Brexit has caused chaos

Ikea shows the challenge of sustainability for companies

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

The exodus of western brands could fuel opposition to Vladimir Putin or simply deepen nationalist anger at the west

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

Each to provide $500m of risk capital to attract further funding for small-scale projects in poorer countries

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

The end of an era Ikea Russias middle class and the new cold war

Privately owned Ikea has shed the traditional budget to focus on scenario planning

Ikea cuts ties with security services supplier over labour policy breach

Flat-pack pioneer says it is a misconception that its furniture is disposable

Sakura season and the art of savouring

The myth of the second chance

Ikea cuts prices as material and shipping costs ease

Ikea and BT among 130 companies to push COP28 for a timeline to ditch fossil fuels

Worlds largest furniture retailer returns to making reductions as cost of living crisis hits

Ikea throws away instructions in push for bigger India presence

Ikea takes emotional decision to close catalogue

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

Why supply chain crisis is a big problem for furniture

Ikea and Rockefeller foundations in $10bn clean energy push

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Pledge by nine companies is biggest step yet to decarbonise ocean shipping

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Flat-pack retailer axes what was once worlds most-printed book as shoppers move online

Amazon Ikea and Unilever commit to zero-emission shipping by 2040

Ikeas furniture supply shortages encapsulate broader logistic crunch and its attendant economic perils

French court finds Ikea guilty of spying on staff

Ikea returns to cutting furniture prices as inflation pressure eases

Worlds largest furniture group says disruptions mean next year will be more difficult than 2021

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

Ikea warns stock shortages likely to last another year

Effort marks the first time so many businesses have urged states to phase out non-renewable energy

Ikea an early champion of the culture of disposability has announced a new sustainable policy

Ikea and Lego bet big on the future of the store

Battle for the American West

Ikea to sell spare parts in sustainability push

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

Business books what to read this month

Dont chuck out the chintz — or the Billy bookcase

UK business secretary also admits Britains departure from the EU has brought challenges

Industry hit hard by shipping and supply problems as transport costs soar because of size of items

Ikea warns of price rises and lower profits as cost and supply pressures bite

Deputy secretary-general says fighting between army and paramilitary force threatens to cause mass civilian casualties

Trump Medias first auditor quit months after being appointed

The heady optimism that came with overthrowing the Bashir dictatorship could not survive reality

Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack

The garden of war horseback killers return to Darfur

Conflict has been largely ignored due to Ukraine and Gaza wars Norwegian Refugee Council chief says

Sudan war escalates as paramilitary forces aim for complete control of Darfur

Sudanese refugees pour into Chad

Gordon Brown I really didnt think we could go as far backwards as weve gone

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

The myth of the second chance

Hopes for a democratic transition are fading putting regional stability in jeopardy

Power struggle pits well-armed conventional military against mobile paramilitary fighters

Faked Joe Biden robocall underlines prevalence of cheap AI tools being used to create clips aimed at swaying voters

Four revitalising retreats for body and soul

Lets hear it for the FTSE 100s magnificently unglamorous seven

Scale of crisis created by Sudans hidden war alarms refugee chief

Goldman Sachs traders help fuel 28% profit increase

Sudans conflict is a threat to regional stability — and millions of lives

Secretary-general António Guterres urges rivals to honour latest ceasefire as humanitarian crisis worsens

UK defends handling of evacuation of British citizens from Sudan

Cleverly warns that he cannot offer guarantees once partial 72-hour truce ends on Thursday

Live news Yen falls below ¥154 for first time since 1990

UN says situation in African country is catastrophic with 25mn people in need of humanitarian assistance

LVMH succession plans accelerate as Arnault children step up

Financial diplomacy can break the military and political deadlock that has brought the country to the brink of collapse

Tens of thousands flee feared Janjaweed militia as Sudan power battle reignites two-decade-old conflict

The UK needs a reform road map to avoid stagnation

Sudan conflict delivers fresh blow to Chinas African lending strategy

Sudans descent into violence poses new threat to volatile Sahel region

Sudans generals and the challenge of democracy

Emissaries of countrys warring generals meeting this week in talks brokered by Washington and Riyadh

Sudanese generals agree to protect civilians after Jeddah talks

6mn people one step away from famine in 4-month conflict between warring generals says refugee agency

Wadi Saeedna airfield able to fly out up to 500 people a day amid unstable ceasefire says British army

The rise of the chief AI officer

Gold is back — and it has a message for us

Oil prices drop as traders shrug off fears of wider war in Middle East

Sudan crisis has potential to be worse than Ukraine for civilians says UN official

Audio deepfakes emerge as weapon of choice in election disinformation

The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move

China coastguard blocks Philippine vessels as maritime tension grows

Why more executive careers should start in a parish council

Previous conflicts have played out in remote areas but this civil war is different

The Biden dilemma on Israel

Sudan power struggle risks turning into civil war

The global conscience moves in mysterious ways

Battle for the American West

Sakura season and the art of savouring

Beijings loans to Sudan at risk as Chinese lenders hit by series of defaults across continent

The crisis in Sudan calls for a new model of humanitarian aid

Military transport aircraft have flown out more than 1 500 people since Tuesday as airlift is set to come to an end

UK will endeavour to continue Sudan evacuations says foreign secretary

The Last Caravaggio National Gallery London — review a final dark masterpiece brought to light

UK forces prepare to take over Sudan evacuation

Deal brokered by US and Saudi Arabia after almost a month of fighting

Rival mediation efforts have failed to bridge gap between the warring generals

UAE denies sending weapons to paramilitary group in Sudan war

Sudanese fleeing terror in Khartoum make perilous journey to Egypt

Google advertising bounces back with return to revenue growth

Leaked UN report outlined credible evidence that the Gulf state was delivered arms and fuelling the conflict

Ukraine Gaza and the rise of identity geopolitics

More than 4mn Sudanese displaced by senseless war says UN

Pitched battle to the death who has the edge in Sudans bloody conflict?

Business books what to read this month

ChatGPT essay cheats are a menace to us all

Sudan conflict risks exploding into all-out war UN warns

Europe trails China and US after monumental energy mistakes IEA chief says

Traumatised families speak of worsening conditions in Khartoum as they seek refuge in neighbouring states

What the charmless Ripley could teach Bond

US begins push to end war between two bad actors in Sudan

Were crazier than you realise Iran delivers its message with attack on Israel

Japans biggest brewer Asahi cuts down on the booze as consumers go teetotal

The night Irans missile spectacle rattled Israel

EU faces decline without market reform report warns

Joe Biden urges restraint from Israel after Irans drone and missile attack

US sees hope for Sudan humanitarian ceasefire

Spillover from conflict risks creation of a corridor of instability stretching from the Red Sea to the Atlantic

War comes to Sudans capital — at vast human cost

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